Abiodun Koya

Abiodun (Abby) Koya (Born 22 December 1980) is a Nigerian born Classical /Opera Singer, Songwriter, Poet, Actress, Screenwriter and Philanthropist based in the United States.

She is one of the very few professionally trained opera singers of an African origin. She is called the Presidents' and Kings' singer. Abiodun Koya has performed at the White House, Presidential inauguration and at the Democratic National Convention to name a few[1][2] . Born in Nigeria's Ogun State, encouraged by her father who introduced classical music to her at the tender age of three, Koya became interested in music when she turned six, playing the violin and singing classical music at church. She left Nigeria in 2001 for the United States where she studied Business Management at University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.  She went on to study Music for her Master's Degree at Catholic University, Washington. D.C. Koya loves to indulge in the music of her two favorite instruments: the pipe organ and the trumpet.

While singing for some of the world’s most influential leaders of today, she has been described as one of the world’s most beautiful voices[3][4]. Today, she has established herself as an all-round artiste with passion, purpose and an illustrious voice that is powerful and inspiring. As much as she has sung around the world  for numerous world leaders including Presidents, Royal Kings & Queens, Ambassadors and Members of Congress, she loves caring for orphans, widows and the less privileged. She visits the shelters and orphanages to sing for those who wouldn't have otherwise had the luxury or privilege of hearing classical music at the Opera or at the King's court.

Abby, as she is fondly called, also builds bridges through her charity organization and mentorship activities.  She has a strong dedication to the arts and in 2009 she released a compilation of her love poems called "The Mood of a Princess". Her charity organization provides scholarships to young girls in many African countries. Her efforts are to creatively and purposefully display a positive message and influence for diverse cultures across America and the rest of the world.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Africa's Opera Divas, Chinwe Enu & Abiodun Koya". Ladybrille. 2008. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  2. ↑ Ogunjimi, Opeoluwani (10 May 2013). "Abiodun Koya set for the big stage". Vanguard. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  3. ↑ Martins, Babatunde (1 May 2016). ""Over-commercialization of music is killing us": Nigerian Opera Singer, Abiodun Koya". Boss Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2016-10-05. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  4. ↑ Watts, Gabbie (6 November 2015). "Nigerian Opera Singer Explores Classical Crossover In Atlanta". 90.1 WABE. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  5. ↑ Ojo, Bode (28 December 2009). "Opera Singer - Abiodun Koya". Golden Icons. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
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